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Saturday, February 26, 2011

Lemon Chicken with Capers or Olives and Penne Pasta

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is a quick and simple recipe that's nice to have on hand when you want something hot and hearty for dinner. It was developed by Rachael Ray and my version of it closely resembles hers. I had originally intended to have a light supper tonight, but it appears that winter missed the memo regarding the arrival of spring, and, as the day turned stormy and cold, a heavier meal seemed more appropriate. So, water for pasta was put to boil, and chicken, originally intended for the grill, was chopped, and then sauteed with lemons and capers to form a light pasta sauce. This truly is a 30 minutes meal and the recipe is structured to allow you a couple of options. Lemon can be adjusted to personal taste and olives can be swapped for capers if you prefer them. While I used penne this evening, any pasta clearly will work here. Leftovers, while problematic, require special handling. The pasta absorbs the sauce, so, I add a can of mushroom soup when I reheat it. It really works quite well and day two pasta , while slightly different, is as tasty as the original meal. This is simple, hearty and a great fall back recipe. It won't appear on anyone's bucket list or be your final meal request, but it is nice to have on hand for dinner when you are very busy. Here's the recipe.

How appropriate that your changed menu has arrived here just in time--more snow overnight! No olives, but capers are on hand and chicken thighs are in the freezer. I do long for lighter meals and sunnier skies soon!

I have really missed stopping by your delicious blog. I recently started back to college (at the ripe old age of 50!!) and adjusting to a new schedule has been part of the reason I've been MIA around blogland. But I'm getting into a routine, so I'm hoping to be around more.

Anyhow, I always love your recipes, and this one is a definite must-try. Especially because we've been eating alot of pasta lately...with the price of groceries escalating, pasta ends up being a great budget-stretcher. So I am always on the lookout for new ways to prepare it.

"Spring?" What is this "spring" you speak of? Winter is dragging along here too... But I'm cheering myself up by enjoying the last wintry meals of the year, and this recipe certainly seems like a convenient and delicious option for rushed evenings!

I think you combined just about every one of my favorite ingredients! :) This looks so good and the fact that its an easy meal-- all the better! Yet another of your's that I can't wait to try! Capers and lemon are so good together. Yummy!

Love all the capers mingling with pasta on the plate! Capers re so delicate yet strong in flavor and they (in my opinion) elevate the flavor of the dish. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful Saturday night :)

I like the idea of adding capers to the lemon chicken and will definitely give it a try next time. Leftover pasta is always problematic, which is why I try to make a 2-3 serving sized dish. It just never tastes the same reheated and the sauce is always gone.

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